Dean Elkholy

Companies often:

1. Do layoffs when they don't need to
2. Outsource jobs to cheaper labor
3. Wait as long as possible to give raises

You're allowed to:

1. Interview for a job while you still have one
2. Use a competing offer to negotiate
3. Get an offer and decide not to take it

Be classy, but don't think that you need to make huge sacrifices for your company.

You can do what's best for you.

Company A:

- Resists giving raises
- Has top talent leave
- Scrambled to find replacements
- Has to train them
- Loses company cohesion
- Productivity goes down

Company B:

- Gives raises quickly
- Most talent stays
- Rarely needs replacements
- Has total cohesion
- Productivity stays up

Giving deserved raises is the right thing to do, and it increases profit.

Win-win.

Don't hire pilots who have never been in a plane.

But for almost any other position?

Personality matters most.

Hire good people with good attitudes.

You won't regret it.

Teams:

1. Respect each other, work hard together, enjoy working toward a common goal, and often like each other a lot.

2. Despite that, still understand that the team might cut ties with one of the players at any moment, and vice versa.

Families (ideally) love each other with few or no conditions, and won't cut someone out unless the circumstances are extreme.

Though most companies who say they're “like a family“ are just using cliche language, it can be a red flag.

That's because they might want family-level devotion from you while also having the option to get rid of you when needed.

Reserve families for your family.

At work, try to be a team.

When you create a strong emotion, people tend to continue feeling it for the rest of their lives.

That means:

1. Being harsh, rude, or dismissive makes a permanent negative mark.

2. Being kind, understanding, and supportive makes a permanent positive mark.

This applies to work and life.

Be careful with how you treat people.

Everything new is hard at first.

Even if you’ve worked in an industry before.

Even if you went to a great college.

Even if you have a certification.

It’ll get easier as you do it more.

Just try your best and stay patient.

7 ways to retain top talent:

1. Recognition

People who do good work like to be told that they're doing good work. Some like positive feedback in public, others like it in private, and some prefer to be recognized with pay/promotions. Figure out which of those they like, and deliver them.

2. Pay

This is simple. The more you pay people, the less they'll want to explore other options.

3. Growth

Growth is a close cousin of pay. People generally like to get promotions too, not just pay. It makes them feel like they're progressing in their career.

4. Autonomy

Never micromanage. Give direction, then let people do their thing. Autonomy is underrated, especially for top talent.

5. Remote Work

Having a remote option is one of the top requests of top talent these days. Whether you like that or not, it's true.

6. Benefits

Pay comes first, but benefits like insurance quality matter too. Don't sleep on them.

7. Culture

This is hard to define, but the culture and vibe of your workplace matter. Remove all toxicity, and make it a great place to work and grow.

Which of those is most important to you?

5 reasons to hire introverts and quiet people:

1. They're low drama

The last thing an introvert wants to do is gossip about a coworker. It's very rare for them to have a negative impact on culture.

2. They're great workers

Most quiet people just want to clock in, get their work done, and clock out. No unnecessary time-wasting.

3. They listen well

Introverts are often great listeners. That means they follow directions well and are great in roles where listening is useful.

4. They're observational

More often than not, quiet people are good with observing and analyzing their surroundings. This can be useful in a variety of ways.

5. They deserve a shot

Everyone deserves a shot at a fulfilling career. Just because someone isn't as social, doesn't mean they shouldn't have a chance.

If you're a hiring manager, give it to them.

“I just want to do my job”

I’ve heard that from a lot of people.

They don’t want to:

- Socialize a bunch
- Play office politics
- Pretend to be busy
- Have to look good every day

Instead, they just want to get their work done in peace and shut off once they’re done.

There’s nothing wrong with that.

In fact, there’s a lot right with it.

This “remote work is lazy” idea is so silly, but it’s persistent.

A lot of companies don’t realize that it helps people:

- Eat better
- Be happier
- Exercise more
- Spend more time with family

It’s not a casual preference.

For many, it’s a life-changer.

The best managers don’t just think about productivity.

They think about the careers and lives of their team.

If you’re the boss, be that person.

If you’re not, try to find a boss that is.

Most managers:

- Don’t seek feedback
- Don’t improve culture
- Have lots of employees quit
- Get mad about it
- Replace them
- Repeat

Smart managers:

- Seek feedback often
- Constantly improve culture
- Keep most employees
- Enjoy the benefits that come with it

Be a smart manager.

P.S. Hit the “visit my website” button to learn how Pipeline Talent makes hiring offshore workers 100% risk-free.

Your boss affects your mental health more than almost any other person in your life.

If you have a good one, be grateful.

P.S. You could also tag them below to show them some love 👇